I may just be a tree worker but I learned how to fell trees because of you. I've been watching you for almost 6yrs. I've watched all your videos, most twice. I have cut down hundreds of 80ft+ monstrosities and the vast majority of my ability to handle giant trees is from you. I truly appreciate you. I love this work and I'm good at it because of you. Thank you

@juliomcdermott4696

8 ай бұрын

Nuff said.

@stinthedude

8 ай бұрын

Love wins, friend. I've also learned alot from Billy Ray and its helped my career 🤙🪓

@gregoryandries5784

7 ай бұрын

Tips from Bucking Billy Ray saved me on a lot of occasions

@spiff1003

7 ай бұрын

@@stinthedude The day we stop learning from other people, we are most likely six feet under or heading that way imminently. I am a "mediocre" tree worker at my own farm, but I try to be open minded for just about anything. A tip I saw in the comment was that you should really learn basic physics to understand what is going on with forces etc. Now, I do not have to go to school to learn more physics, but it is important to have a decent amount of understanding the way forces propagate and gets amplified certain ways. Still, the tip is useful as it reminds me to think physics. I think those who get killed or seriously hurt are those that do not understand what forces are at play. The "hold my beer"-kinda guy that has bought the top of the line saw and really has no experience in using it. So we keep on learning, and I am sure this Billy is still learning something new too. By sharing videos like this, we can get an idea of the complexity of certain operations and if we know limits we understand when to throw in the towel and back down. That is probably the most important knowledge. Last week, I had set my mind on several large trees in a slope, but as I prepared and cleared out the site, I got a bad feeling, thinking about all those forces and factors I could not control. So I left it and went for some other trees instead. Maybe I'll be back later, but thinking about what I have seen and learned through these videos made me back down until I feel ready.

@stinthedude

7 ай бұрын

@spiff1003 trust your gut and if you're getting weary call in some help my friend. Best of luck to ya🤙🤙🤙

I gotta say you remind me of my uncle how you can "read" a tree. He would absolutely amaze me how he could convince a tree where to fall. I wish he would have been more forthcoming with his wisdom like you are. Thank you Buckin Billy.

That one kept my eyes on the screen. Great job Buckin!

This wasn't just a clever video, it was a masterclass.

Wow thank you for drawing that up! I was lost till the drawing and then I totally understood. Amazing!

"So stick that in your pipe and smoke it" 😂 love you Buckin! Happy 25th Birthday to your marriage!

I’m no logger, just a treehouse builder and carpenter. But whenever our sites need trees removed, I’m the guy thanks mostly to you, Buckin’. There have been many times when I have had a tricky situation and you providentially posted a video containing just the specific information I needed to pull it off safely. God has blessed me and the rest of this community as He has used you to spread knowledge and wisdom. God bless you, Buckin’.

I learned about the bow/lean combo the hard way last year. I cut the light side first and the tree sat right down on my saw. I recovered my saw… I think the swearing helped:) Always a pleasure Buckin Billy.

Most people are just happy to get the tree safely down on the ground. Another beautiful cut!

Thank you for the drawing at the end. We all learn in differing ways and that drawing was Amazing for me. Now I understand better of how you achieved that professional fall.

I really like the diagram and I'm start to understand what your saying. If possible can you do more diagrams and while still showing the cuts can you add where the weight of the tree is during the cuts.

Perfect! What an amazing work! I’m a city girl and I’m happy that I saw your post because I find your work to be quite fascinating. It’s a combination of Art, Math, and Science. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. May God bless you and keep you safe out there.

Not only are you a skilled timber man, you are an excellent teacher. I am subscribed to your channel and I will be watching you a lot.

Really liked how you talked about and wrote down how you cut the back in different 1-3 sections. Really helped me understand more than if you just tried to explain it

That is why you are the faller and I am watcher! Great job and thanks for the drawing, will see ya on the next one.

When the big universal force handed out character Buckin' Billy Ray Smith was first in the queue. Smith is one of the most common names in the English speaking world but when it comes to Billy Ray Smith that's where commonalty ends as there is nothing common about him. He is special in more ways than one and I'm not just talking physical skills here. This man is Special with a capital S. Take care Billy and most importantly, have fun.

Beautiful video Mr bucken.👌 Thank you for explaining how you make the tree do the work. I thrive off these videos

Billy Ray you are right arborist are arborist not loggers long as the job gets done which you do I'm a old school logger from New Zealand and I really love your channel

Awesome falling job. Your diagram really helped me understand what you did. Thanks for sharing! Love Wins! 🙂

I dunno whats MORE IMPRESSIVE THE TREE CUTS OR EDIT CUTS. GREAT VIDEO Friend 👍

That was a good solid tree still. I had one with my nephew he made the back cut and the blasted tree actually sunk straight down even with the wedges keeping the back cut open. Fortunately I had a cable attached 40 feet up and come alongs so I could crank on the tension on the come alongs and add more wedges to keep the tree from falling on a cabin or taking out a high tension line if the cable broke. I cranked up the tension and still could not get that tree to fall. I used a riifle to shoot a 12inch hole in the top of the tree so if the tree fell the top would snap and not take out the power line. I got lucky and a local faller with a bucket truck come up and hooked on another cable to give it another nudge. The local faller showed me his special ammunition that he carried for his rifle for some special occasions.

Details of this falling video may be your best I have watched. I continue to learn in my old age, enjoying life thank you my friend. Bunyan anticipation is getting stronger day by day. 😂

Glad I got to see this one because I've got some leaners to take down soon. Thanks Buckin Billy Ray!

Me and my best friend from high school are Residential Climbers, loggers and currently cutting timber full time for the same outfit. I don’t know many others around here that can say the same. There is a lot of fellas that talk like it though, I’m glad that you set this topic straight.

If I can handle a tree and a chainsaw decently today, (and I can) it's because of your teachings for sure.

One handed too! They must be LOVING you now. 😂😂 great video, thank you.

Second to none. Great explanation. You're a joy to watch!

ALL learning should be this fun. Awesome.

Love watching you masterfully do your thing.

I understand what you did.. but not why it worked.. but then I have no real experience! Thanks for the lesson, class is still in session for me!

Another lunchtime masterclass in falling. Thanks dude.

Billy monkey see money do.... love the show messenger of kindness much love for you and family keep that husky cutting ❤

Nice video Buckin! I really enjoy watching them and always learning something. The explanation plus the drawing also helps. Thank you for sharing this with us!

@thegreatwhite-hd3uo

8 ай бұрын

I gotta say bucking those door panels are looking great in beginning of u standing ther

@marklam8548

7 ай бұрын

So the notch placement is essential. That "low"part of your undercut helped the weight of the tree starting moving to the right. ... The "plate" or "plane" of the cut had to be removed so the tree can start leaning into the undercut. And yes, don't take out that standing hingewood especially at the far corner of the cut. It has to hold up that corner of the tree, off of your bar tip first of all and then be there to help "push" that log/ tree around to the right of the undercut. A great tip for arborists and other tree guys with less experience, is,; Use that rope as insurance to pull that tree over the back corner of your undercut.! And/ or use a wedge to push it...! It will helped immensely if that is leaning back a little or a lot more than this one was!!! I call it insurance.... Also a tag rope around the butt of the tree, tied back up the hill, can keep that bucking bronco of a log from going like a wild brombey down the mountain!😜❤

I haven’t seen ur videos for a long while and really miss them as I had learned tons from u as no one ever will ever stop learning as I do enjoy falling and cutting up trees and making firewood even with my bad back and legs Hope someday u talk about why long bars just helps on the backs

@jaytysver8832

Ай бұрын

Also love to learn more of full climber’s equipment gear belts wedges axe axe belts and holder all of it sir buckin Billy

I used this technique on an identical leaning Douglas Fir after seeing it in that Balsam you did recently. I too added the wedge even though I was already seeing the tree wanting to go where I had directed it. Truly a back saving technique because I'd have been hero-slamming some wedges if that big bugger would have set back on me.

Thanks for the explanation afterwards.. I had already written two question and was waiting for the end of the video to hit the comment button.

Awesome video! I love your ANSI approved squint goggles! 🤓

Billy Ray...you're the "Buckin Tree Man". Kindness to you Friend. Cheers.

Arborist type tree guy here who DOES climb on mechanical devices and who ties in twice. I love watching you in trees specifically because you climb the way men did 30 years ago. There are more efficient and safe ways to do everything you do. But rather than sit in the comments and judge… it’s a lot more enjoyable to simply admire a man work in the manner he has a love and passion for. You have a lot you can teach new climbers, if they’d shut up about OSHA and open their ears.

@wulf67

4 ай бұрын

I don’t know why you’d want NEW climbers to “shut up about OSHA.”

@adventurerhoades

2 ай бұрын

Excellent comment

@rickwilson478

18 күн бұрын

​@wulf67 .. respectfully, Wildcards isn't telling you to ignore OSHA, he is just pointing out the fact that commenters who go on and on about this guy's OSHA violations are possibly missing or downplaying the knowledge and skillsets being described.

@WildAcresFarms

18 күн бұрын

@@rickwilson478 precisely. Take the good. Leave the bad. Expect everyone’s safety to be their OWN responsibility, and stop lecturing people on line to spoon feed only perfect technique.

Oh how i enjoy these "Explain episodes" they are true gems to watch and take valuable things away from each of them!👌

Took down 2 hunnit foot WALNUTS from the bucket yesterday... Felt like a damm beast can't lie buddy! Top Notch baby

Thought it would of snapped as it hit the ground ✊that was fantastic buckin

This is a no nonsense, straight forward pro. Tree felling is a beyatch and nearly killed me. Trying to absorb his knowledge.

Wow... what a d00zi3 Buckin' That was heavy duty.

Absolutely Brilliant Buckin 👏

I love the exhilarating technical depth you incorporate while still „just“ getting the job done Buckin. It‘s a real treat.

I was cutting trees today for next years fire wood. I have been doing it for about 10 years Nothing like this, maybe 40 foot, 20 inch diameter. Some Hackberry and Ash. I think I know what I am doing till I see a video like this. When I see a video like this, I thank God I did not die cutting wood today! When you have to bring the tractor in and use the bucket to get the tree going in the right direction, you aint making the right notch cut!

That didn’t even feel like a 17 minute video Was such a good video thanks for sharing some very informative knowledge

Go to 11.10 minutes in. Received a great idea with falling trees. Thank you

You can go to school for as long as you want and you won’t learn a things until you make mistakes or are lucky enough to work with a knowledge individual such as yourself. Great freaking lesson!

11:25 Play at quarter speed - you can see when the tree was at about 45 degrees falling the right sandside broke and the tree started spinning counter clockwise then "fell" into that left side front cut Buckin showed - the tree trunk was ROTATING along it's length as it ripped off that left side, so when it hit the ground it got "traction" and "rolled" itself to the left. It made a quarter turn by the time it hit the ground, you can see the cut line is vertical on the end of the trunk. At 11:29 you can see that log on the ground closest "caught" the drop trunk and ABSORBED some it's leftward energy, it got climbed on and rolled to the left - it SAVED the day.

@_SYDNA_

7 ай бұрын

I see what you mean.. "Fell into" because, by then, it was degrading into it's natural gravitational path. The bounce of the left edge probably leaned it back right some while imparting the counter clockwise momentum.

@shakdidagalimal

7 ай бұрын

@@_SYDNA_ Yeah. If you set quarter speed you can hit the numbers and it will play slow. At 11:26 about midway through that second the tree trunk bottom has moved left a foot or so off the stump center, while it is still airborn it has rotated along it's length 90 degrees 11:27 Yes that far limb on the ground helped stop it too. LOL That whole thing rotated about 285 degrees counterclockwise.

Enjoy the vacation brother ❤️✌️🌲🪓 thanks for the video

really liked that diagram like everyone else was saying makes learning a little bit easier. thank you

Nice shot, man. When you’re on the stump, I watch. You have no idea how much safer you have made me with a saw over the last few years. Before YT, it was when in doubt gun it out, felling 10” trees with nothing but an angled slash cut.

Hi Mr Bill, thank you for the awesome video. A truly instructive demonstration of what to do with a challenging tree like that. I am an arborist and I wanted to say I greatly benefit from your videos. Yes, we are different animals, especially because we live in different habitats (forest vs urban/suburban areas) but arborists also do have to knock over a tree every now and then. I do tie in twice and I like all the colorful flashy devices that I get to use, but I truly appreciate and respect your work and I am thankful that you share it with us! Keep them coming! With love and respect, Big Cloud

Learn something every time I see one of your falling videos - thanks 👍👍

Totally awesome. A very dangerous cut indeed, mastered.

Amazing! You’re the best. I’m a visual person and the drawing explains it perfectly.

I cannot wait to have that experience and knowledge. Im so far behind it stinks. Ive been living on 105 acres for two years. I draw all my firewood from the land. I dont have anyone to show me. Dont get me wrong ive worked with power heads since i turned 18 but the bush is a way different beast. The only thing i have out there is power saw handling and full safety gear boots pants good gloves and my hard hat. The rest im learning through "The Tube". You have the best overall vids. Somehow you are able to keep my attention on the money. Thank's Bucking

@bushleague3472

20 күн бұрын

I hear ya, I've been cutting firewood for about 15 years, and only recently bothered to learn how to fell properly. The crazy thing is, while I consider myself to laughably green, I'm starting to realize there is huge percentage of "serious" chainsaw guys that know even less than me. I never realized so many people only ever buck wood thats already down and in a convenient spot, rather than take trees down in tight bush themselves. Huge benefits to the new knowledge though, I used to just pick my battles and try to strategically take trees down in a specific order. Sometimes I had to take trees I didnt really want just to get them out of the way, other times I had to leave tree's that I did want. Amazing how much more efficient I've gotten over just one winter.

Awesome, us students are and will always learn from you, Buckin. God bless.

@BuckinBillyRaySmith

8 ай бұрын

Right on

FRIENDS, I love BBRS's energy.

Awesome cut, and video thanks buckin for kicking down the knowledge, this one's going in the brain bank

That wee diagram at the end was a great way to explain it Buckin!

Always learning from you, not just about tree work either. Much love Buckin I appreciate it all!🪵❤️

Hello from Western Pa ...l have been logging hardwood for 20+ years now and l found you on KZread have been watching your videos for a long time and I am a big fan and I have MUCH respect for you and what you do....and what got my attention was that I could immediately see right from the start that you knew exactly what you were doing..... you are among just a handful of people on KZread that are actually showing people how to do things the correct way that is so good to see ..... however this video today got my attention and not in a bad way it's just that I have never turned a tree by cutting the upper side first l feel like a hardwood tree would pop off of the stump if I didn't leave some meat on the upper side and l have seen and had it happen many times..... what l do is pretty much opposite l bore through create my hinge and come out the back keeping a wedge in place in the middle center back side so it can't pinch the saw and then from the face cut leaning side of the hinge l will little bit at a time cut away the hinge which allows me to slowly steer the tree in the direction that I want it to go ......but I am always open to new ideas and now I am going to have to give this method of yours a try and see if it works out here on these East Coast hardwood trees....l will let you know how it goes.... until then be safe , keep the saw dust flying and keep making those awesome axes and tree cuttin videos .

Hi buckin, good vid and excellent explanation of that process you did especially the drawing at the end. I definitely get it ! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain to us to ‘get it’ and sharing your knowledge with us, mean’s so much my friend.

Your a legend buckin Billy ray you can read those trees an land them exactly where they need to go I love those worked saws they sound better then mx bikes

I like how you tell why you do the way you do👍

Brilliant work Buckin. Thanks for adding the music, narration and multiple views. The drone adds a lot of context and scenery. Stay strong 💪🏼, get your sunshine and eat more meat 🥩 🥓 🥚 🦐.

Hi Billy great video it is truly amazing to watch you work you have the ability to read the tree and to get to go where you want it too safely

Buckin, Thank you so much for the diagram!! That was super helpful!! I was with you at 1, but didn't realize 2 and 3 were separate steps!!!

Nice to know somewhere out there Buckin Billy is running a happy saw. In a different life I'd be playing bass with you after a good hard day in your mancave. Get the gullet.......

One thing with tree work is that it's hard to make BIG money. Been doing it for 10 years and I have a passion but I'm changing careers very soon. Even Billy being a success business owner and having a successful KZread channel I'm sure he's not doing as well as he would be he focused on something else. Love tree so much but we are under paid and under appreciated.

@TylerKegolis

Ай бұрын

Same except 15 years. Just started a trimming and removal LLC. VERY VERY DIFFICULT to work your way up from the bottom. Having enough money (or daddys) to buy 250k-500k pieces of equipment sure expedites the process for some people. I see guys with a million in equipment that have never climbed a tree. But they're making money! I'm about to jump into the elevator union now. Both industries have their "ups and downs" 😅

Bravo BUCKIN. Bravo.

Definitely a lot more going on than you would think, very educational, thank you for the solid tutorial! Cheers from WA state

Took down a big ash tree for my neighbor the other day and it was the biggest I've ever dropped. Couldn't have done it without your vids! I much prefer your humboldt cut for the undercut. Even thought I'd use your trick and leave a little extra post on the one side so the tree would pull that way and it did just what I wanted. Appreciate all your content!

@BuckinBillyRaySmith

8 ай бұрын

Good

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!!

Thanks so much for this! The bingo light just went on with your drawing at the end. I've always been good at reading tension when bucking but never thought about tension (as tree weight too!) while the tree is standing. Brilliant!

Thanks for sharing your journey with the World. I learned logging and went to residental tree removal. Added the knowledge to my playbook.

You make it look too easy. Thank you for sharing your craft with us on youtube.

how the saw scream i love it ! i bet the loggers can sleep to dis sound^^

Next Level cuttin Buckin!

Thanks , I always learn so much from you. !! I appreciate your sharing techniques 🙏🙏

I love your pickup truck billy ray. That is a sweet looking setup.

You nailed it Buckin!! Good job!!

Billy, this was very useful information to have explained. Thanks for breaking out the crayons. Nice job.

This is a very accurate video. I’m an arborist, but not even close to being on the skill level of a logger in terms of felling trees. The green industry is vast, and a lot of times everything gets blurred together. This isn’t to say anything about certain individuals “certifications” but in general: Arborists are not foresters, and foresters are not arborists.

Very good explanation. This should help me prevent making the same mistake ! Had a tree go over my left shoulder due to similar situation.

As always, just a fantastic video. You make it look easy and we all know it’s not easy at all. You explain it very well and I have continued to learn a great deal from your videos and commentary. Keep up the great work. Love your Chanel. I’m nowhere near your talents but I am improving from your examples. Big fan!

@BuckinBillyRaySmith

8 ай бұрын

Glad to help… please look 👀 up

@robertmeyer4591

5 ай бұрын

How does a180 man pull a tree over with 2000lbs of force, and 30 Tons of Torque by using a very long rope secured to the tree, and anchored to a 2nd tree? Using wedges and a 180lb pull a back leaning tree can fall in the opposite direction easily and safely. As the angle of the rope increases the force decreases however the advantage is that if the pull is continuous then the continuous force will help to ensure that the tree falls in the desired location. I doubt this scientific method is OSHA approved. Rope A needs to be much longer than the height of leaning tree for fairly obvious reasons. 🙂 I would say that this energy is more than enough to break the holding wood at the stump and bring the leaning tree into the opposite direction of the lean. Well, OK I dropped the tree in my yard before I did the math here based on the principles of physics and mathematics. But I drew up a diagram i can attached as a photo if interested as the forces at work are fantastic to see via the diagram I drew up. Thanks for being an inspiration to so many Buckin ! @@BuckinBillyRaySmith

Hey thank you for clearing that up I always pinch my saw on those

SWEET !! LOVE WATCHING YOUR SKILLS !!

Billy, you just gave me a glimpse of the character I'm gonna be in retirement. Thank you.

There are many videos teaching how to fall a tree , you really know what you are doing except no face shield/ eye protection. I would consider you a Warren Buffett of tree falling expert. Your chain is unrealistically sharp!

Love it!! Keep up with the educational adventures, some stuff I know, other stuff you explain and explore helps me grow.. thank you

what an awesome video! I already have a great respect for those in the timber industry but this just adds to it!!

I like you videos because your saws sounds great, well tuned with sharp chains.

Cool old crew cab. You've got a couple nice old ford's. I've had a few 73-79s but I've always wanted a 67-72. They have much cooler instrument panels

Keep preaching! People need to know how to listen to the trees and wood! I’ve used this technique many times because of you! It connects in a spiritual way. Where ya just know it cause you can feel in.

gotta start calling you Mr. confidence. no second guessing for this man.

Wow. I've got a white oak tree, right now, with the exact lean over a road. I do NOT want it on the road. My original plan was to put a rather large Dutchman on the low side with a Humboldt. Let it collapse on itself, durring my back cut, and roll off the stump or utilize a sizwell. I am gonna give your theory a shot. Thank you kindly for sharing with the community

@Tony.795

8 ай бұрын

I would keep it as simple as possible. A Dutchman is prone to barberchairing especially on hardwood. Preventing a leaner from sitting down is the best course of action in my experience, anything else exacerbates the problem. The consistency is better with simpler cuts as well. I don't recall seeing Buckin' doing anything else other than the concept of undercut and backcut, even on problematic trees.